Below Average
#370 of 404 private schools in NC
Asheville-pisgah Christian School
Elementary School · Candler, NC
A private elementary school in Candler, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
90 ACADEMY DR, Candler, NC 28715
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
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Where Asheville-pisgah Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Average518/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,950
Median home value
$291,900
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Hill-venable ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Hominy Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Candler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Johnston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–4 | 3.0 mi | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Asheville-pisgah Christian School is listed in Candler, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Asheville-pisgah Christian School
Asheville-pisgah Christian School is a private elementary school in Candler, NC, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Asheville-pisgah Christian School
What grades does Asheville-pisgah Christian School serve?
Asheville-pisgah Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Asheville-pisgah Christian School?
Asheville-pisgah Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asheville-pisgah Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asheville-pisgah Christian School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Asheville-pisgah Christian School rank in NC?
Asheville-pisgah Christian School ranks #370 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Asheville-pisgah Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Asheville-pisgah Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Asheville-pisgah Christian School a private school?
Yes, Asheville-pisgah Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Asheville-pisgah Christian School a religious school?
Asheville-pisgah Christian School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Buncombe County
- Phone
- (828) 667-3255
- Area population (ZIP 28715)
- 28,770
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28715; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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